Time for another Winx comparisons vid...
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spiderbraidsToday, it's Magical Reality Check.
Transcript:
[Winx Club Comparisons by SpiderBraids]
[Episode: Bloom Tested (US: Magical Reality Check)]
[Clip: At the Alfea quad]
[First, the "original" version.]
(A coin drops into some water. Bloom is standing at the well, and the picture has been made to look quite dream-like. Close-up of Bloom's eyes. Cut to Bloom's hand holding a coin. Cut to Bloom looking down the well.)
Daphne (as well as Stella): BLOOM... BLOOM...
(A shot of a butterfly flying past a rock. Cut to a shot of Bloom looking down the well, this time with the well hole only taking up about 1/3 of the screen)
Stella: Bloom. Hey. Yoo-hoo!
Bloom: Huh??
(Bloom turns her head, and we see the coin drop into the well. The picture stops being all "dreamy")
B: Uh...
(Stella makes a Marge Simpson-like groan as we cut to the other four girls. Stella shoves her face into Bloom to fill the shot as she says:)
S: You're losing it girl. Did you even hear a single word that I said?
(Pull out to show a wide shot of the Alfea quad. Cut back to Bloom)
B: Sorry Stella. I was kinda lost in thought. (show all five girls) So... what were you saying? Huh?
(Shot of the other four girls. Close up of Musa)
Musa: You have no interest in the face that Professor Palladium is finally going to take us all into the famous simulation room, (cut to a side shot of the bench) but I for one think it is the most amazing bit of news EVER. (raises her hand in excitement)
(cut to Stella and Bloom)
S: No kidding. I've heard that some really cool things happen in that place.
(cut to)
Flora: Yeah, and some horrible ones too.
(cut to Tecna turning from Flora)
Tecna: You shouldn't let that scare you Flora. (cut to show Tec standing next to the bench) They're just stupid rumors anyway. I mean, (cut to close-up, where she smiles) what could possibly ever happen to you in there?
(Close up of Flora's eyes blinking)
F: You're right.
S (approaching Flora): C'mon Flora, it'll be fun you'll see. (Cut to a pan-up of Stella) As for me, I plan on having a great experience, (cut to wide) one that will go down in history, so that I will become the talk of Alfea!
(cut to a half-body shot of Stella)
Others: Stella...
S: Oops... sorry :)
(Wide shot as all giggle)
[And now, the American version.]
(The dreamy opening has been removed, so we start at the 2nd shot of Bloom looking down the well.)
Stella: Bloom. Bloom, hello! Hey, what's up? What did you wish for?
(As the coin drops into the water)
Bloom: I can't tell you.
S: Does it have blonde hair and blue eyes?
(We skip Stella shoving her face into Bloom and go straight to the wide shot of the quad)
Musa: From the look on her face I'm betting it's US... Bloom.
(We skip the close up of lost in thought Bloom, for now, and go straight to the shot of all 5 girls)
B: Brandon wants to go on a walk. (Over the shot of four girls) Whattaya think that means?
(Close up of Musa)
M: Yo B, I dunno what goin' on a walk with a boy means on Earth, but in my realm, when a crush asks you out, we usually call it a date.
(We skip the side shot of the bench for now, and go straight to the shot of Stella and Bloom)
S: Well she can't go. He asked her less than 72 hours in advance.
(cut to)
Flora: He's just being spontaneous Stella.
(cut to)
Tecna: Actually, I have to agree with Stella. (cut to show Tec standing next to the bench) Spontaneity is overrated. It promotes clowning as a (cut to close-up) sign of respect.
(Tecna's smile is skipped, as well as the close-up of Flora's eyes. We go straight to the shot afterwards)
S: (approaching Flora) And pretending to have a busy social calendar is a sign of self-respect. (Cut to a pan-up of Stella) Besides, what kind of cheap date is going on a walk??? (cut to wide) Plus, walking totally limits one's choice of dating footwear.
(We skip the rest of the original scene, but we now have the shot of lost in thought Bloom here)
B: It doesn't matter, I wanna hang out with him.
(And we then have the shot of the side of the bench)
M: Oohlala. Looks like our Bloom is going out on a date! (raises her hand in excitement)
(Two cents: This scene would really test the patience of a 4Kids basher, because it has everything they'd complain about: rearrangement, re-contexting, and lots of cut footage. But just because so much was changed doesn't automatically make it suck. I mean, look at "Magic in My Heart". Cut them some slack.)
[Clip: In the control room]
[First, the "original" version.]
(Palladium brings his students into the control room)
Palladium: Now, let's all have a look at the control room. From here, we oversee everything that goes on in the simulation room.
(Cut to Stella and Tecna. Tecna is so totally awed by the technology)
Stella: This is like "toilet" for you, right?
Tecna: Mmm... yeah. It's so wonderful.
(Palladium sits down at the keyboard and presses a few buttons)
P: You'll be able to choose between two tests. Look.
(During the line, we see Bloom and Flora and Selene. They look up at Palladium's command. In the simulator, the lights light up.)
P: Your first option is: (whole screen goes yellow with a visual of four witches zapping three boys into frogs) use magic to counteract the unfortunate results of evil spells cast by a group of wicked witches.
(Cut to Winx)
B: Do they ever look real.
S: Yeah. They sure are super ugly.
(Cut back to witches)
P: Now, option number 2. (Screen flashes to reveal a desolate landscape) Use magic to produce positive results on a damaged environment.
(cut to Flora)
F: That's my strong point.
(cut to Bloom and Stella)
S: It'll be simple a walk in the park for someone like me.
B: Modesty is youer best quality hmm?
S: No, my second best. Right after... beauty! (GIGGLE)
P (at the keyboard): We'll all meet here tomorrow for your midterm. Please do come well prepared and ready to go. (screen reverts to simulator) Believe me... (cut to Bloom) this will be an experience you'll remember for a very long time.
(Bloom is in awe)
[And now, the American version.]
(Palladium goes on his spiel about how magical reality is real, as he brings his students into the control room. We begin the clip mid-line)
Palladium: And if a rock falls and hits you, believe me, you will feel it. Some like to say the magical reality test is what separates the fairies from the pixies. I think it's true.
(Cut to Stella and Tecna)
Stella: Help me study? Tonight?
Tecna: Sure. Don't I always?
P: (between "Sure" and "Don't I always?") Gather round!
(Palladium sits down at the keyboard and presses a few buttons)
P: Your midterm will be a survival test. The chamber will randomly select a dead planet for you.
(During the line, we see Bloom and Flora and Selene. They look up, and in the simulator, the lights light up)
P: It will then place you on a virtual version of this planet's surface... (whole screen flashes, but instead of showing the witches zapping the boys into frogs, we skip straight to the desolate landscape) where you will have to survive extremely desolate conditions.
(The Winx's reactions to the witches have been removed as well. Cut to Flora)
F: First step, grow some plants.
(cut to Bloom and Stella)
S: Note to self, bring family gardener on the journey.
B: Stella, you can't bring anyone with you!
S: Right. Survive without a staff? You must be joking! (laughs long and hard, while a "what a stupid comment" sting plays on the soundtrack)
P (at the keyboard): You may bring potion ingredients, but nothing else. You will have to rely solely on your Winx to survive... (screen reverts to simulator) as it should be.
(The shot of Bloom in awe is removed)
[Clip: The Trix's plan]
[(Due to time constrants, the crystal summoning bit has been trimmed.)]
[First, the "original" version.]
(It's always raining at Cloud Tower. Cut to a candle in the Trix's room. Pan over to the Trix)
Icy: That Winx has incredible power.
Darcy: She's not your run on the mill fairy, that's for sure.
I: She's way too good for a first year student.
Stormy: Let's check it out then.
(Not shown: the Trix summoning their crystals. We cut straight to the end where the Trix all say...)
Trix: Lorelai Vacuum!
(A picture of Bloom forms in the triangle. Cut to Icy's crystal, then to the Trix)
I: See? Bloom's power registers at the highest level. You all see what I mean don't you?
(Cut to Stormy's crystal, then to Stormy)
S: Of course. That little girl's magical energy is equal to that of the Dragon Flame.
(Cut to crystals, with a picture of Bloom flying off. Cut back to Stormy)
S: We should put Bloom to the test again... (smiles as we cut to the others) just to make sure.
Knut: But I...
I: Huh?
K: But I don't understand, your highnesses.
D: What is it this time. What is it you don't understand Knut?
(Knut opens the door into the Trix's dorm)
K: I... I don't understand (looks around, eventually fixates on his brooms) hmm, uh, why you're looking for that flame, (cut back to the Trix) and where it could be. (cut back to Knut, then the Trix) It could be on a candle, or in a fireplace, but in whose house, hmm?
(The Trix make their way to the bannister on their floor and look down at Knut)
I: The loot is becoming embarrasing.
(Knut still cluelessly looks at the brooms, as the Trix hurdle over the bannister and land behind Knut)
K: Hello? Why don't you answer me? Did I do something wrong?
(Icy slaps Knut)
I: Put on your glasses and turn around ogre!
(Knut rubs his head, and then complies. Knut then looks downright terrified as Icy's shadow towers above him, straight on to the wall behind him. We see Icy's shadow as she says...)
I: The flame will restore the magnificence of a distant past.
[A bit stingy on the explanation, aren't we?]
(Two cents: They really were stingy on the explanation there. That last line sounded like it should be the start of a long winded spiel on the coven.)
[And now, the American version.]
(It's always raining at Cloud Tower)
Darcy: I sent out Knut for the coriandum lubosum. He should be back soon.
Icy: Then let's warm up. (cut to a candle in the Trix's room, pan over to the Trix) If we do this right, we should be able to astro-project ourselves right into the magical reality chamber.
D: So we can mess Bloom up without even leaving the dorm.
I: It's both convenient and wicked all at once.
Stormy: Let's try it right now!
(Not shown: the Trix summoning their crystals. We cut straight to the end where the Trix all say...)
Trix: Wisperian Triangle!
(Instead of a picture of Bloom, a picture of the Trix forms in the triangle instead. As Icy spiels, we cut to Icy's crystal, then to the Trix)
I: It's working wickedly well. Now all we need is the potion and we'll be set to crash Bloom's test. The power will be ours.
(Cut to Stormy's crystal...)
S: But she has to unleash it so we can capture it right?
(...then to Stormy)
S: So what if she... doesn't use the Dragonfire?
(Cut to crystals. Again, the picture of Bloom has been replaced with that of the Trix.)
I: She will as long as we make her really mad.
(Cut back to Stormy)
S: If we can't do a simple thing like that, (snickers as we cut to the others) we don't deserve to be called witches.
(They turn around as Knut speaks up)
Knut: Sorry I'm late. Traffic was a witch. And I couldn't find any fresh coriandum lubosum. It's out of season.
(On "fresh coriandum lubosum", we skip the shot of Darcy and the shot of Knut entering and fixating on the brooms and blah-blah-blahing, straight to the Trix heading to the bannister and looking down at Knut)
I: Wait, is he talking to those brooms? (pan over to Knut) DUMB OGRE.
(Knut still cluelessly looks at the brooms, as he continues. The Trix hurdle over the bannister and land behind Knut)
K: All I found was freeze-dried. It could work for the potion... The ladies said it's imported, top quality.
(Icy slaps Knut)
I: Knut? Put on your glasses and get the potion started!
(Knut rubs his head, and then complies. Knut then looks downright terrified as Icy's shadow towers above him, straight on to the wall behind him. Unlike in the original, Icy speaks over the entire shot of Knut putting on his glasses rather than just at the end)
I: (starts when Knut rubs his head) Ladies, it won't be long before we turn Alfea's chamber of magic, into a chamber of DOOM! (Icy's shadow towers over Knut) And then, we'll rule everything and everybody.
(Two cents: Knut's spiel is actually quite important to how the plot unfolds, even if they don't treat it as such. You see where I'm coming from don't you?)
[Gripping, ain't it?
But for now, let's flash forward to "Miss Magix"...]
[Clip: Flora takes the exam]
[First, the "original" version.]
(We see Flora's shoes as she walks into the chamber. Cut to wide show of chamber, then to a shot of Palladium in the control room window)
Palladium: Well then Flora. Which of the two missions have you chosen?
(Cut to Flo)
Flora: I'll use magic to fight off one of the most powerful effects of the witches' powers: (raises her hands slightly so that her bracelets are visible) sadness.
P: Good.
F: I've been preparing for this in the Black Mud Swamp, and now I'm ready.
(Control room)
P: Excellent. Alright then... Ready to begin? (back to chamber) Remember, maximum concentration, and remain calm.
[Flora's bit is a reference to the last episode in the swamp, BTW.]
[But isn't growing plants her specialty?]
[And now, the American version.]
(We see Flora's shoes as she walks into the chamber. Palladium immediately starts speaking before he's shown in the window)
Palladium: Alright, remember. Magical reality is not make believe. (cut to Palladium in the window) And now the chamber will randomly select a dead planet.
(cut to Flo)
Flora: Excuse me professor, but I don't believe there is such a thing as a dead planet. (raises her hands slightly so that her bracelets are visible) You know?
P: Ah... what do you mean?
F: I prefer to think of them as planets that are in need. They just need love.
(Control room)
P: That is very interesting. But perhaps you should save it for philosophy class. This is a survival test. I suggest you focus on surviving. Alrighty, here we go!
[Problem solved.]
Transcript:
[Winx Club Comparisons by SpiderBraids]
[Episode: Bloom Tested (US: Magical Reality Check)]
[Clip: At the Alfea quad]
[First, the "original" version.]
(A coin drops into some water. Bloom is standing at the well, and the picture has been made to look quite dream-like. Close-up of Bloom's eyes. Cut to Bloom's hand holding a coin. Cut to Bloom looking down the well.)
Daphne (as well as Stella): BLOOM... BLOOM...
(A shot of a butterfly flying past a rock. Cut to a shot of Bloom looking down the well, this time with the well hole only taking up about 1/3 of the screen)
Stella: Bloom. Hey. Yoo-hoo!
Bloom: Huh??
(Bloom turns her head, and we see the coin drop into the well. The picture stops being all "dreamy")
B: Uh...
(Stella makes a Marge Simpson-like groan as we cut to the other four girls. Stella shoves her face into Bloom to fill the shot as she says:)
S: You're losing it girl. Did you even hear a single word that I said?
(Pull out to show a wide shot of the Alfea quad. Cut back to Bloom)
B: Sorry Stella. I was kinda lost in thought. (show all five girls) So... what were you saying? Huh?
(Shot of the other four girls. Close up of Musa)
Musa: You have no interest in the face that Professor Palladium is finally going to take us all into the famous simulation room, (cut to a side shot of the bench) but I for one think it is the most amazing bit of news EVER. (raises her hand in excitement)
(cut to Stella and Bloom)
S: No kidding. I've heard that some really cool things happen in that place.
(cut to)
Flora: Yeah, and some horrible ones too.
(cut to Tecna turning from Flora)
Tecna: You shouldn't let that scare you Flora. (cut to show Tec standing next to the bench) They're just stupid rumors anyway. I mean, (cut to close-up, where she smiles) what could possibly ever happen to you in there?
(Close up of Flora's eyes blinking)
F: You're right.
S (approaching Flora): C'mon Flora, it'll be fun you'll see. (Cut to a pan-up of Stella) As for me, I plan on having a great experience, (cut to wide) one that will go down in history, so that I will become the talk of Alfea!
(cut to a half-body shot of Stella)
Others: Stella...
S: Oops... sorry :)
(Wide shot as all giggle)
[And now, the American version.]
(The dreamy opening has been removed, so we start at the 2nd shot of Bloom looking down the well.)
Stella: Bloom. Bloom, hello! Hey, what's up? What did you wish for?
(As the coin drops into the water)
Bloom: I can't tell you.
S: Does it have blonde hair and blue eyes?
(We skip Stella shoving her face into Bloom and go straight to the wide shot of the quad)
Musa: From the look on her face I'm betting it's US... Bloom.
(We skip the close up of lost in thought Bloom, for now, and go straight to the shot of all 5 girls)
B: Brandon wants to go on a walk. (Over the shot of four girls) Whattaya think that means?
(Close up of Musa)
M: Yo B, I dunno what goin' on a walk with a boy means on Earth, but in my realm, when a crush asks you out, we usually call it a date.
(We skip the side shot of the bench for now, and go straight to the shot of Stella and Bloom)
S: Well she can't go. He asked her less than 72 hours in advance.
(cut to)
Flora: He's just being spontaneous Stella.
(cut to)
Tecna: Actually, I have to agree with Stella. (cut to show Tec standing next to the bench) Spontaneity is overrated. It promotes clowning as a (cut to close-up) sign of respect.
(Tecna's smile is skipped, as well as the close-up of Flora's eyes. We go straight to the shot afterwards)
S: (approaching Flora) And pretending to have a busy social calendar is a sign of self-respect. (Cut to a pan-up of Stella) Besides, what kind of cheap date is going on a walk??? (cut to wide) Plus, walking totally limits one's choice of dating footwear.
(We skip the rest of the original scene, but we now have the shot of lost in thought Bloom here)
B: It doesn't matter, I wanna hang out with him.
(And we then have the shot of the side of the bench)
M: Oohlala. Looks like our Bloom is going out on a date! (raises her hand in excitement)
(Two cents: This scene would really test the patience of a 4Kids basher, because it has everything they'd complain about: rearrangement, re-contexting, and lots of cut footage. But just because so much was changed doesn't automatically make it suck. I mean, look at "Magic in My Heart". Cut them some slack.)
[Clip: In the control room]
[First, the "original" version.]
(Palladium brings his students into the control room)
Palladium: Now, let's all have a look at the control room. From here, we oversee everything that goes on in the simulation room.
(Cut to Stella and Tecna. Tecna is so totally awed by the technology)
Stella: This is like "toilet" for you, right?
Tecna: Mmm... yeah. It's so wonderful.
(Palladium sits down at the keyboard and presses a few buttons)
P: You'll be able to choose between two tests. Look.
(During the line, we see Bloom and Flora and Selene. They look up at Palladium's command. In the simulator, the lights light up.)
P: Your first option is: (whole screen goes yellow with a visual of four witches zapping three boys into frogs) use magic to counteract the unfortunate results of evil spells cast by a group of wicked witches.
(Cut to Winx)
B: Do they ever look real.
S: Yeah. They sure are super ugly.
(Cut back to witches)
P: Now, option number 2. (Screen flashes to reveal a desolate landscape) Use magic to produce positive results on a damaged environment.
(cut to Flora)
F: That's my strong point.
(cut to Bloom and Stella)
S: It'll be simple a walk in the park for someone like me.
B: Modesty is youer best quality hmm?
S: No, my second best. Right after... beauty! (GIGGLE)
P (at the keyboard): We'll all meet here tomorrow for your midterm. Please do come well prepared and ready to go. (screen reverts to simulator) Believe me... (cut to Bloom) this will be an experience you'll remember for a very long time.
(Bloom is in awe)
[And now, the American version.]
(Palladium goes on his spiel about how magical reality is real, as he brings his students into the control room. We begin the clip mid-line)
Palladium: And if a rock falls and hits you, believe me, you will feel it. Some like to say the magical reality test is what separates the fairies from the pixies. I think it's true.
(Cut to Stella and Tecna)
Stella: Help me study? Tonight?
Tecna: Sure. Don't I always?
P: (between "Sure" and "Don't I always?") Gather round!
(Palladium sits down at the keyboard and presses a few buttons)
P: Your midterm will be a survival test. The chamber will randomly select a dead planet for you.
(During the line, we see Bloom and Flora and Selene. They look up, and in the simulator, the lights light up)
P: It will then place you on a virtual version of this planet's surface... (whole screen flashes, but instead of showing the witches zapping the boys into frogs, we skip straight to the desolate landscape) where you will have to survive extremely desolate conditions.
(The Winx's reactions to the witches have been removed as well. Cut to Flora)
F: First step, grow some plants.
(cut to Bloom and Stella)
S: Note to self, bring family gardener on the journey.
B: Stella, you can't bring anyone with you!
S: Right. Survive without a staff? You must be joking! (laughs long and hard, while a "what a stupid comment" sting plays on the soundtrack)
P (at the keyboard): You may bring potion ingredients, but nothing else. You will have to rely solely on your Winx to survive... (screen reverts to simulator) as it should be.
(The shot of Bloom in awe is removed)
[Clip: The Trix's plan]
[(Due to time constrants, the crystal summoning bit has been trimmed.)]
[First, the "original" version.]
(It's always raining at Cloud Tower. Cut to a candle in the Trix's room. Pan over to the Trix)
Icy: That Winx has incredible power.
Darcy: She's not your run on the mill fairy, that's for sure.
I: She's way too good for a first year student.
Stormy: Let's check it out then.
(Not shown: the Trix summoning their crystals. We cut straight to the end where the Trix all say...)
Trix: Lorelai Vacuum!
(A picture of Bloom forms in the triangle. Cut to Icy's crystal, then to the Trix)
I: See? Bloom's power registers at the highest level. You all see what I mean don't you?
(Cut to Stormy's crystal, then to Stormy)
S: Of course. That little girl's magical energy is equal to that of the Dragon Flame.
(Cut to crystals, with a picture of Bloom flying off. Cut back to Stormy)
S: We should put Bloom to the test again... (smiles as we cut to the others) just to make sure.
Knut: But I...
I: Huh?
K: But I don't understand, your highnesses.
D: What is it this time. What is it you don't understand Knut?
(Knut opens the door into the Trix's dorm)
K: I... I don't understand (looks around, eventually fixates on his brooms) hmm, uh, why you're looking for that flame, (cut back to the Trix) and where it could be. (cut back to Knut, then the Trix) It could be on a candle, or in a fireplace, but in whose house, hmm?
(The Trix make their way to the bannister on their floor and look down at Knut)
I: The loot is becoming embarrasing.
(Knut still cluelessly looks at the brooms, as the Trix hurdle over the bannister and land behind Knut)
K: Hello? Why don't you answer me? Did I do something wrong?
(Icy slaps Knut)
I: Put on your glasses and turn around ogre!
(Knut rubs his head, and then complies. Knut then looks downright terrified as Icy's shadow towers above him, straight on to the wall behind him. We see Icy's shadow as she says...)
I: The flame will restore the magnificence of a distant past.
[A bit stingy on the explanation, aren't we?]
(Two cents: They really were stingy on the explanation there. That last line sounded like it should be the start of a long winded spiel on the coven.)
[And now, the American version.]
(It's always raining at Cloud Tower)
Darcy: I sent out Knut for the coriandum lubosum. He should be back soon.
Icy: Then let's warm up. (cut to a candle in the Trix's room, pan over to the Trix) If we do this right, we should be able to astro-project ourselves right into the magical reality chamber.
D: So we can mess Bloom up without even leaving the dorm.
I: It's both convenient and wicked all at once.
Stormy: Let's try it right now!
(Not shown: the Trix summoning their crystals. We cut straight to the end where the Trix all say...)
Trix: Wisperian Triangle!
(Instead of a picture of Bloom, a picture of the Trix forms in the triangle instead. As Icy spiels, we cut to Icy's crystal, then to the Trix)
I: It's working wickedly well. Now all we need is the potion and we'll be set to crash Bloom's test. The power will be ours.
(Cut to Stormy's crystal...)
S: But she has to unleash it so we can capture it right?
(...then to Stormy)
S: So what if she... doesn't use the Dragonfire?
(Cut to crystals. Again, the picture of Bloom has been replaced with that of the Trix.)
I: She will as long as we make her really mad.
(Cut back to Stormy)
S: If we can't do a simple thing like that, (snickers as we cut to the others) we don't deserve to be called witches.
(They turn around as Knut speaks up)
Knut: Sorry I'm late. Traffic was a witch. And I couldn't find any fresh coriandum lubosum. It's out of season.
(On "fresh coriandum lubosum", we skip the shot of Darcy and the shot of Knut entering and fixating on the brooms and blah-blah-blahing, straight to the Trix heading to the bannister and looking down at Knut)
I: Wait, is he talking to those brooms? (pan over to Knut) DUMB OGRE.
(Knut still cluelessly looks at the brooms, as he continues. The Trix hurdle over the bannister and land behind Knut)
K: All I found was freeze-dried. It could work for the potion... The ladies said it's imported, top quality.
(Icy slaps Knut)
I: Knut? Put on your glasses and get the potion started!
(Knut rubs his head, and then complies. Knut then looks downright terrified as Icy's shadow towers above him, straight on to the wall behind him. Unlike in the original, Icy speaks over the entire shot of Knut putting on his glasses rather than just at the end)
I: (starts when Knut rubs his head) Ladies, it won't be long before we turn Alfea's chamber of magic, into a chamber of DOOM! (Icy's shadow towers over Knut) And then, we'll rule everything and everybody.
(Two cents: Knut's spiel is actually quite important to how the plot unfolds, even if they don't treat it as such. You see where I'm coming from don't you?)
[Gripping, ain't it?
But for now, let's flash forward to "Miss Magix"...]
[Clip: Flora takes the exam]
[First, the "original" version.]
(We see Flora's shoes as she walks into the chamber. Cut to wide show of chamber, then to a shot of Palladium in the control room window)
Palladium: Well then Flora. Which of the two missions have you chosen?
(Cut to Flo)
Flora: I'll use magic to fight off one of the most powerful effects of the witches' powers: (raises her hands slightly so that her bracelets are visible) sadness.
P: Good.
F: I've been preparing for this in the Black Mud Swamp, and now I'm ready.
(Control room)
P: Excellent. Alright then... Ready to begin? (back to chamber) Remember, maximum concentration, and remain calm.
[Flora's bit is a reference to the last episode in the swamp, BTW.]
[But isn't growing plants her specialty?]
[And now, the American version.]
(We see Flora's shoes as she walks into the chamber. Palladium immediately starts speaking before he's shown in the window)
Palladium: Alright, remember. Magical reality is not make believe. (cut to Palladium in the window) And now the chamber will randomly select a dead planet.
(cut to Flo)
Flora: Excuse me professor, but I don't believe there is such a thing as a dead planet. (raises her hands slightly so that her bracelets are visible) You know?
P: Ah... what do you mean?
F: I prefer to think of them as planets that are in need. They just need love.
(Control room)
P: That is very interesting. But perhaps you should save it for philosophy class. This is a survival test. I suggest you focus on surviving. Alrighty, here we go!
[Problem solved.]
